Notwithstanding anything contained in this part 5, this part 5 shall not be construed as an amendment or repeal of any of the criminal laws of this state, but the provisions of this part 5, insofar as they relate to those laws, shall be considered a cumulative right of the people in the enforcement of such laws. Nothing in this part 5 shall be construed to limit or preempt the powers of any court or political subdivision to abate or control public nuisances, and this part 5 shall be an additional remedy in those situations where an action could be brought under part 3 of this article.
Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 509, § 1, effective July 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 16 - Criminal Proceedings
Article 13 - Special Proceedings
Part 5 - Colorado Contraband Forfeiture Act
§ 16-13-501.5. Legislative Declaration
§ 16-13-504.5. Limitations on Receipt of Forfeiture Payments From Federal Agencies
§ 16-13-505. Forfeiture Proceedings
§ 16-13-506. Final Order - Disposition of Property
§ 16-13-507. Disposition of Contraband Article or Property
§ 16-13-509. Evidentiary Presumption